Capo Vaticano Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Calabria, Italy
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Capo Vaticano Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Vaticano) is an active lighthouse located in Capo Vaticano, which is a Cape in the south western Calabria on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Constructed1885
Constructionmasonry tower
Capo Vaticano Lighthouse in 2010 | |
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| Location | Capo Vaticano Ricadi Calabria Italy |
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| Coordinates | 38°37′10″N 15°49′43″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1885 |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Height | 8 metres (26 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, metallic grey lantern dome |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 108 metres (354 ft) |
| Lens | type OR 500 focal length: 250 mm |
| Intensity | AL 1000 W |
| Range | main: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (4) W 20s. |
| Italy no. | 2708 E.F. |
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1885 and consists of a white cylindrical tower, 8 metres (26 ft) high, with balcony and lantern attached to the front 1-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in metallic grey, is positioned at 108 metres (354 ft) above sea level and emits four white flashes in a 20 seconds period, visible at 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) of distance. The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by the Marina Militare and is identified by the code number 2708 E.F.[2]
